Chemistry Teacher

SchoolBrowse; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa

Accommodation

Flight allowance

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Dependent discount

Annual flight

Job summary

Al Basma British School in Abu Dhabi seeks a Chemistry Teacher with A Level experience to join its Secondary Science team on a two-year renewable contract starting August 2026.

You should hold an internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Science education with QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification. Two strong references and a UAE attestation are required; a competitive tax-free salary is offered along with accommodation options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related subject with teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
• Experience teaching secondary chemistry preferred; two references and police clearance required.
• Documents attested for UAE prior to arrival.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry to secondary students (Year 7–13) as part of the Science team.
• Prepare engaging lessons, schemes of work, and assessments.
• Provide timely feedback and contribute to department meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related subject

QTS or PGCE/PGDE

Job description

About the school

Al Basma British School is a popular and over-subscribed, high-performing ENC school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The seven-form entry school caters for more than 2000 students from FS1 to Year 13. A state-of-the-art Primary block for Years 3 to 6 opened in September 2020.

The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators and leaders. It prides itself on being a happy and vibrant community where students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders embrace the motto ‘Striving to be the Best’. Students and parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages, creating a truly international environment. The campus is well resourced with excellent facilities.

The school follows the National Curriculum of England and the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework in EYFS. GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests are used from Year 4 to Year 10. A range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Level qualifications from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson are offered, alongside newly introduced BTEC qualifications.

The school achieved BSO accreditation in May 2016 and was rated good with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. It has consistently achieved Band A gradings in ADEK Irtiq’aa inspections since January 2017 and consolidated its Very Good ADEK grading in February 2022.

The role

Al Basma British School seeks a Chemistry Teacher with A Level experience to join its successful Secondary Science team. The position is full time on a two-year renewable contract commencing August 2026.

Requirements

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Y7 to 13 Science Education with Chemistry specialism and QTS or equivalent, or
• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject together with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Science with Chemistry specialism and QTS or equivalent, or
• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any subject together with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Science with QTS or equivalent and two years of experience teaching Secondary Chemistry.

Two supporting references, including from the most recent employer, and a police clearance certificate, ACRO or DBS no more than three months old.

Documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival.

Benefits & package

• Two-year renewable contract and visa
• Tax-free salary
• Shared furnished accommodation including internet access, or an accommodation allowance
• One-way flight at the start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside the UAE
• Annual flight allowance
• Excellent international medical cover
• End-of-service gratuity
• Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service

Candidates travelling without dependents or with a spouse who has their own international package will benefit most from the package.